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RAILCAR REPAIR

When it comes to railcars, we really know our way around. We’re leveraging that experience to help our customers safely and efficiently repair and maintain their fleets.

RAILCAR REPAIR

When it comes to railcars, we really know our way around. We’re leveraging that experience to help our customers safely and efficiently repair and maintain their fleets.

PSC Completes Acquisition of Prokar, Inc.

June 19, 2021

Petroleum Service Corporation has acquired Prokar, Inc., a leading provider of on-site railcar repair, maintenance and inspection services for petrochemical and refining companies in Texas and Louisiana. This acquisition furthers PSC’s commitment to meeting growing industry needs for safe and efficient railcar repair and maintenance services.

We’re working to raise the bar on what is considered “standard” in the railcar repair industry.

With our experienced team of rail industry professionals, top-rated equipment and tools to drive safe operations, and reputation for quality and service excellence, you can trust us to keep your cars moving. Our services include: 

Repair & Maintenance

  • Valve repair, rebuilding and replacement
  • Hopper and box car repair (gravity and pneumatic outlet gates, bolts, hatch covers, foot latches, stenciling, knuckle and knuckle pin replacement, gratings and brake shoes)
  • Repair of tank car tops and bottoms
  • Railing, handrail and end platform repair
  • Lining/interior repair
  • Certified welding repair
  • Renewal or repair of wheels, couplers, center plates, draft gears, trucks, brake systems
  • Graffiti removal and media blasting
  • Safety appliance
  • Reflective sheeting
  • Fabrication and assembly
  • Locomotive repair and maintenance

Inspection & Testing

  • Inbound and outbound inspections
  • Pre-load liner inspection
  • Interior coating inspection
  • Pre- and post-lease inspection (individual cars and fleets)
  • Railcar interchange/mechanical inspection
  • Inspection reports
  • Brake testing
  • Bubble leak testing
  • Interior heater coil testing
  • Safety valve testing
  • Non-destructive testing
  • AEI tags

Mobile and On-Site Services

  • Quick response for urgent repairs
  • Scheduled maintenance, repair and inspections at customer sites
  • Experienced, well-trained professionals

Billing Services

  • Electronic billing
  • AAR billing

Certifications

  • C-5 and C-6
  • M-1002/M-1003
  • Certified hopper car mini-shop repair facilities

The PSC team worked together to understand our railcar repair needs, put plans in place to ensure a successful startup, and most importantly, worked incident-free.

Tom P., Maintenance Supervisor • PSC Customer